Satyakam Arya, Managing Director and CEO of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Hino Motors, effective April 1, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
The appointment comes as part of Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor Corporation's planned integration of their commercial vehicle subsidiaries, Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors. Arya will relocate to Tokyo to lead Hino Motors' global operations and transformation.
Achim Puchert, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck Holding AG responsible for Mercedes-Benz Trucks and BharatBenz, praised Arya's leadership. "Satyakam has been an outstanding leader during his time with us, demonstrating exceptional expertise in commercial vehicle operations and a deep commitment to customer success," Puchert said.
During Arya's tenure at DICV, the company achieved record profitability growth and doubled its customer base across all segments. The dealership network expanded from 182 to 385+ locations nationwide, significantly increasing BharatBenz's reach across India.
Under his leadership, DICV became India's first commercial vehicle manufacturer to transition to 100% renewable energy and secured the country's first IGBC Green Factory Building V2 certification. The company also introduced EU safety standard ECE R29-03 cabin compliance and launched innovative products including TorqShift (AMT) tippers and the HX Series.
"India's commercial vehicle industry is entering a transformative decade," Arya said. "DICV has built a solid foundation, exceptional leadership, and the momentum to capitalize on these opportunities."
Arya previously spent four years with Daimler Truck Asia in Japan, bringing transformation expertise to his new role. He expressed enthusiasm about leading Hino Motors, which has an 80-year heritage in the commercial vehicle industry.
DICV's succession planning is currently underway, with announcements expected in the coming weeks. The appointment is contingent on board approvals and the planned commencement of ARCHION's operations on April 1, 2026.